Criminal Law Tag

Prosecutors Recommend ‘Substantial’ Sentence for Liberal Media’s Favorite Lawyer Michael Avenatti

Posted by Mike LaChance on June 18, 2021 20 Comments

Michael Avenatti, the Stormy Daniels lawyer, held up as a hero by the media under Trump, is now facing real prison time following his conviction for extorting Nike. Prosecutors are asking for a 'substantial' sentence in the case. Let us never forget that this guy was seriously considered a contender for the Democratic nomination at one point.

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LeBron James threatens officer who shot Ma’Khia Bryant: “You’re Next”

Posted by William A. Jacobson on April 22, 2021 98 Comments

A policeman killed a black girl who was about to stab another black girl. The media, activists, and LeBron James don't care that this policeman saved the life of one of those girls. They only care about the narrative....

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Families of Victims in 2016 Oakland ‘Ghost Ship’ Fire Outraged as Leaseholder Gets Home Confinement

Posted by Mike LaChance on March 13, 2021 14 Comments

Back in December of 2016, a building in Oakland, California burned in a massive fire. The warehouse building had been taken over by a collective of artists and musicians, some of whom were living in the building illegally. Now the main leaseholder, who has been held responsible for the blaze, has been sentenced to spend the remainder of his 12 year sentence in home confinement. Families of the victims are outraged.

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Progressive Los Angeles DA Supports Parole for Manson Family Murderer

Posted by Mike LaChance on February 02, 2021 54 Comments

Bruce Davis was a member of the Manson Family cult who participated in the torture and murder of Gary Hinman in 1969. Davis has now been recommended for parole, and the move has the support of new Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón. Like many progressive DAs across the country who won with the financial backing of left-wing billionaire George Soros, Gascón operates more like a high priced defense attorney than a prosecutor.

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Los Angeles District Attorney Gascon’s “Reforms” Put Criminal Justice In Free Fall

Posted by Leslie Eastman on January 23, 2021 32 Comments

I noted that billionaire George Soros is behind the team that helped elect Los Angeles county’s new District Attorney George Gascón this past November. Gascón promptly announced sweeping changes as he was sworn into office, including the end of cash bail.

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Kenosha Prosecutor – No Charges Against Police In Jacob Blake Shooting (Update)

Posted by William A. Jacobson on January 05, 2021 33 Comments

(On August 23, 2020, Jacob Blake was shot by police in Kenosha, Wisconsin, after resisting attempts to arrest him pursuant to a felony arrest warrant.

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Kyle Rittenhouse freed on $2 million bail

Posted by William A. Jacobson on November 20, 2020 41 Comments

Kyle Rittenhouse, a teenager who is charged with murder in a shooting during Kenosha, Wisconsin, riots, has been freed on $2 million bail.

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Kyle Rittenhouse’s Lawyer Will Sue Biden for Libel Over False Accusations in New Ad

Posted by Mary Chastain on September 30, 2020 76 Comments

Lin Wood, the attorney for Kyle Rittenhouse, demanded Joe Biden's campaign retract an ad that has a false accusation against his client. Then Wood announced that he will sue Biden and the campaign on behalf of his client for libel.

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Grand Jury Indicts Omaha Man Who Shot BLM Attacker (UPDATE – Indicted Jake Gardner commits suicide)

Posted by Mike LaChance on September 20, 2020 67 Comments

Back in May, a Nebraska man named Jake Gardner was allegedly assaulted, along with his elderly father, by Black Lives Matter protesters outside their family-owned bar. In the scuffle, Gardner shot and killed a young black man named James Scurlock, who had reportedly climbed onto his back and put him in a choke hold.

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California DA wants law enforcement to consider looters’ ‘needs’ before charging them with looting

Posted by Leslie Eastman on September 04, 2020 46 Comments

Last week, I reported that California law enforcement had arrested several people on charges of looting. The alleged crimes occurred as firemen and homeowners had fled the state's historic wildfires.

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AutoZone Stabbing Suspect “felt the need to find a white male to kill”

Posted by Kemberlee Kaye on August 31, 2020 47 Comments

Jayvon Hatchett the suspect arrested in connection with the AutoZone stabbing which occurred August 25, was charged with aggravated assault and possession of a weapon. In court testimony, police said Hatchett explained he "felt the need to find a white male to kill."

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NY Times reconstruction of Kenosha-Rittenhouse shootings points to potential self-defense

Posted by Fuzzy Slippers on August 28, 2020 99 Comments

While much media attention has focused recently on the Jacob Blake police shooting incident in Kenosha, WI, there were further shootings in the small city that have garnered much social media discussion and mainstream media attention.

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Infamous ‘Golden State Killer’ sentenced to life in prison

Posted by Leslie Eastman on August 22, 2020 19 Comments

In April 2018, we reported that investigators looking into the case of the “Golden State Killer,” believed responsible for 12 murders and 51 rapes carried out throughout California during the ’70s and ’80s, had a breakthrough. New DNA testing helped lead to the identification of a 72-year old Joseph DeAngelo as a potential suspect.

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Stephen Bannon indicted in alleged private border wall funding scheme

Posted by William A. Jacobson on August 20, 2020 54 Comments

Steve Bannon has been indicted on an alleged private border wall funding scheme through We Build The Wall group. The announcement from the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of NY alleges:

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Judge Emmet Sullivan to Appeals Ct in Flynn Case: It’s Premature To Order Me To Dismiss The Case

Posted by William A. Jacobson on June 02, 2020 103 Comments

The last we checked in on the Michael Flynn court proceedings, The Appeals Court Orders Judge Emmet Sullivan To Explain His Actions In Michael Flynn Case:

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George Floyd Autopsy: “no physical findings that support a diagnosis of traumatic asphyxia or strangulation”

Posted by William A. Jacobson on May 29, 2020 138 Comments

The video of George Floyd pinned down on his stomach, hands cuffed behind him, with Officer Derek Chauvin pinning him down with a knee to the neck, is hard to watch. Among other things, Floyd pleads with the officers that he can't breath.

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Appeals Court Orders Judge Emmet Sullivan To Explain His Actions In Michael Flynn Case

Posted by William A. Jacobson on May 21, 2020 101 Comments

Michael Flynn has asked the Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit to order the district court to dismiss the criminal prosecution as requested by the government, and to remove Judge Emmet Sullivan from the case.

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Former Prosecutor Linda Fairstein Suing Netflix and Filmmaker Over Central Park Five Documentary

Posted by Mike LaChance on March 29, 2020 25 Comments

Linda Fairstein was the Manhattan sex crimes prosecutor in the 1980's when a woman was attacked in Central Park. She claims that a documentary about the case released last year is full of falsehoods, and now she is suing Netflix.

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